
307: Brenda Pottinger: Photography Marketing Made Easy
Apr 30, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Get ready for a lovely and super practical episode!This week, I’m hanging out with the amazing Brenda Pottinger—photographer, educator, and marketing genius. She also has a heart for giving back and before we chat about her easy marketing strategies, she shares her love for helping others using...

306: Karen McCall: From Drab to Fab with Photoshop Painting
Apr 23, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Oh friends, you're going to love this episode! I have been a fan of Karen McCall and her art, and met her in person at PPA’s Imaging Expo this year. I am thrilled that she agreed to be my guest today because a true artist and Photoshop wizard. Karen’s been rocking the photography world for...

305: Andrew Hellmich: Build Your Photography Empire -One Connection at a Time
Apr 15, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
I am a huge fan of my guest for this week, Andrew Hellmich. A photographer with 25 years of success and the host of a top-rated photography business podcast, he has done so much to support photographers and photographic educators (like me) with his 612 episodes of Photo Biz Xposed...

304: Luci Dumas: Recipe for Successful Portrait Sessions of Kids and Families
Apr 8, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Hey there, friends! It’s just me, Luci, flying solo on this episode of The Profitable Photographer. In my 40+ years as a portrait and wedding photographer, I’ve learned just how important it is to prepare both myself and my clients before a session—and to have a clear plan in place once we start...

303: Lauren DelVecchio: The Queen of Dramatic Lighting for Weddings and Portraits
Apr 1, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Get ready to be inspired! This episode features Lauren DelVecchio, a lighting wizard and award-winning photographer. Based in Maine, Lauren is a PPA Master Craftsman, and Master of Wedding Photography. She’s a five-time Maine Wedding Photographer of the Year, a two-time Team USA rep in...

302: Allison Tyler Jones: No Excuses, Just Results! Take Control of Your Photography Success!
Mar 25, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Running a profitable photography business is tough, but my guest in this episode proves that it can also be wildly profitable—if you take full responsibility for how you run it. Meet Allison Tyler Jones, CPP, Master Craftsman, educator, photographer, author of four books, and host of the REWork...

301: Anjana Olson: The Power of Self-Portraits for Photographers
Mar 19, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Ever felt the urge to create just for yourself? This week, I’m chatting with Anjana Olson, an award-winning photographer, educator, and lighting guru, about her self-portrait journey and how it’s transformed her art AND her business. Master photographer, Anj (Anjana) Olson is the portrait...

300: Celebrating 300 Episodes! Tips from Favorite Solo Shows
Mar 11, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
We made it to Episode 300! I am beyond grateful for every listener who has joined me on this journey. With 70 solo episodes, 220 guest interviews, and listeners from over 100 countries, this podcast has grown into an incredible community of passionate photographers. Thank you for your...

299: Jeffrey Shaw: Sell To The Rich
Mar 4, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
I’m thrilled to welcome back Jeffrey Shaw—one of my most popular guests! This is his third time on the show, and for good reason. I first heard him speak at PPA’s Imaging USA, and he completely blew me away. Now, five years later, he is just releasing “Sell To The Rich”, and he shares so many...

298: Mike Price: Quit Like a Pro
Feb 25, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Okay, photographers—real talk. What happens to your business if life throws you a curveball? Whether it’s an unexpected emergency or the day you finally decide to retire to a beach with endless piña coladas, your business needs a plan. I know this isn’t something many of us think about or even...

Welcome to the Profitable Photographer Podcast with Luci Dumas!
Why I think you’ll want to tune in every week!
In the photography business as a wedding and children’s portrait specialist, for four decades, I’ve accumulated a wealth of knowledge, connections, and inspiration that I’m eager to share with you. Friends encouraged me to have a show, saying that I have a unique voice as a woman in this industry for so many years. So I said yes to photographers like you who want to achieve success, profitability, and inspiration.
1-Amazing Guests. I have an incredible network of wonderful photographers and teachers that I have the privilege of knowing personally or discovering through my continuing involvement in our industry. And as a teacher at heart, I am always excited to share my own thoughts and new information I discover.
2-Selling is my Superpower. I am a huge advocate for “In Person Sales” for portrait and wedding photographers, so you will hear frequent discussions about how to sell multiple wall portraits and albums to every client.
3-Actionable steps. Through engaging and fun conversation, we dive deep into their (and my) knowledge and insights to bring you actionable steps you can implement in your own photography business. It’s like having a chat with a trusted friend who genuinely care about your growth and success.
4-Fun Conversations. My style is to have a fun and warm interview with my guests and pull out gems you will enjoy and learn from.
5-Personal Growth. I am a big believer in positive thinking, power of attraction, and a success mindset that helps us in every aspect of our lives. I love to share my perspective and tools to enhance your inner journey to success.
My mission is to uplift and support photographers like you.
So, join me on The Profitable Photographer, and let’s embark on a journey of success, profitability, and inspiration together. It’s time to turn your photography and passion into a thriving and fulfilling business.
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A big, exciting and maybe a little scary dream to have a successful, profitable and creative photography business doing exactly what you love for wonderful, grateful clients? Or do you want to bring your business to the next level of fun and profit.? If so, then this Podcast is for you.
For over 36 years, I have made a great living as portrait and wedding business, Luci Dumas Fine Photography, with no other source of income. No rich husband or lottery winnings, through the ups and downs of the industry and economy.
Now as a business coach with Insight Training for Photographers, I love love love to support photographers who want to do the same. This podcast is full of practical business info, and insights gained from my years in business, plus interviews with amazing people. My desire is to help you along on your joyful journey to success, however that looks to you.
Feel free to connect with me at www.lucidumascoaching.com or email luci@lucidumas.com to learn about my business and training options.
Articles
- 307: Brenda Pottinger: Photography Marketing Made Easy
- 306: Karen McCall: From Drab to Fab with Photoshop Painting
- 305: Andrew Hellmich: Build Your Photography Empire -One Connection at a Time
- 304: Luci Dumas: Recipe for Successful Portrait Sessions of Kids and Families
- 303: Lauren DelVecchio: The Queen of Dramatic Lighting for Weddings and Portraits
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Phone Number: 619.233.9390
Email: Luci@LuciDumas.com
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Podcast Website: TheProfitablePhotographerPodcast.com